Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011)
- Distillery
- Caol Ila
- Region
- Islay
- Country
- Scotland
- Type
- Single Malt
- ABV
- 64%
- Age
- 12 years
- Price
- £150
- Tasting notes
- Fresh Fruit, Malt Extract, Honey, Citric, Vanilla
- Description
- Distilled in 1999 and aged in first-fill ex-bourbon casks, this unpeated Caol Ila from Islay proves the distillery's range beyond its iconic peated style. A Special Release from 2011 in a run of 6,000 bottles, it showcases the lighter, more delicate character possible from this island distillery.
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Caol Ila 12 Year Old 1999 Unpeated (Special Release 2011) is a 12-year-old single malt from Caol Ila (Islay, Scotland), bottled at 64% ABV. Expect sweet, fruity and delicately floral character — fresh fruit, malt extract, honey, citric. Best suited for experienced drinkers who enjoy bold, complex whiskies. A collector's expression at a premium price point.
Distilled in 1999 and aged in first-fill ex-bourbon casks, this unpeated Caol Ila from Islay proves the distillery's range beyond its iconic peated style. A Special Release from 2011 in a run of 6,000 bottles, it showcases the lighter, more delicate character possible from this island distillery.
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